We are starting to notice a rise in solar related incidents in the UK.

Apple is the latest business to experience a solar PV Fire

Even Apple is not immune to the risks associated with Solar PV systems as solar fast becomes the most popular alternative energy source.

Apple’s Austin campus evacuated due to solar panel fire on roof

Regulators in Florida are the latest to recognise the dangers that solar PV systems present to fire fighters, but there is still along way to go!

http://floridapolitics.com/archives/224266-florida-firefighters-say-solar-amendment-1-protects-first-responders

The UAE has made a commitment to ensure that 25% of the regions power is produced by renewable energy sources by 2030 (up from 1% currently).  It is good to see that they are improving regulations in preparations for this transformation.

http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/new-fire-code-to-address-marina-solar-power-incidents-1.1914603

For a while now we have been talking about the battery storage revolution and the potential issues with Lithium-ion Battery Storage, its seems the regulators are starting to wake up to the potential dangers!